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Legislation for Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Care

MOPSS advocates for insurance coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care before, during, and after head and neck cancer treatment.

This page provides centralized, factual information on current and past legislation related to insurance coverage for medically necessary oral and dental care for people affected by head and neck cancer.

Legislative Information

An Act Requiring Coverage of Medically Necessary Oral

and Dental Care for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

Petitioned by:

Representative Paul McMurtry (D) - 11th Norfolk

Bill Presenters:

Paul McMurtry, Michael Rush

Status as of March 17, 2025: Referred to Joint Committee on Financial Services

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Co-Sponsors:

David F. DeCoste - 5th Plymouth

John F. Keenan - Norfolk and Plymouth

Jacob R. Oliviera - Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester

Joanne M. Comerford - Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester

Patrick Joseph Kearney - 4th Plymouth

Patrick M. O'Connor - First Plymouth and Norfolk 

John Rogers - 12th Norfolk

Michelle Badger - 1st Plymouth

Greg Schwartz - 12th Middlesex

Michelle DuBois - 10th Plymouth

Kathleen LaNatra - 12th Plymouth

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